Michael Major

Experienced ESL/EFL educator with 15+ years of teaching experience in U.S. and international settings. Specializes in adult English-language instruction from beginner to advanced levels, with expertise in communicative approach, speaking and listening, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and practical English. Skilled in teaching multicultural learners, differentiated instruction, language assessment, digital curriculum platforms, and technology-enhanced learning.

Adult ESL Teacher, Beginner to Advanced - OPEN HEARTS LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Tampa, FL

(2021-01 - 2026-12)

• Teach communicative, skills-based, differentiated lessons to adult ESL classes of 5–15 students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Brazil, Russia and Vietnam.
• Use the National Geographic Online Learning Curriculum to develop reading, grammar, conversational speaking and critical thinking skills.
• Use grammar games, role-play, guided discussion and social-issue activities to connect language instruction with practical, real-world communication.
• Assess student development every two weeks through tests, speaking and writing projects, homework, and classroom observation.

English as a Second Language Teacher, Part-Time - TAMPA LANGUAGE CENTER - Tampa, FL

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

• Taught mixed levels with emphasis on conversation, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Planned interactive lessons that adapted materials and activities for different proficiency levels.
• Promoted practical English communication in and out of class via meetup.com/Tampa.
• Integrated multimedia resources, such as WhatsApp and Google Drive into lessons and projects.

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher - ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Taught grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and reading to disadvantaged students.
• Developed writing lessons that aligned with Florida State Assessment learning standards.
• Used content discussion, and drama to improve comprehension and analysis skills.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher - UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER - Mongolia

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

• Taught English to Mongolian high-school students and English teachers, encouraging active participation and language development in a multicultural setting.
• Created and managed an English-language reading and audio center for supplemental learning.
• Prepared students for national English Olympics and led bi-weekly educational field trips, connecting classroom English with practical, real-world experiences.

B.A. - English Education (Grades 6–12) - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

B.A. - American and British Literature - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA